Business & Money | Sunday 13 December, 2015 2:37 pm

Global survey by Gemalto reveals impact of data breaches on customer loyalty

Nearly two-thirds (64%) of consumers worldwide say they are unlikely to shop or do business again with a company that had experienced a breach where financial information was stolen, and almost half (49%) had the same opinion when it came to data breaches where personal information was...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 13 December, 2015 2:31 pm

Etihad Airways Wins ‘WORLD’S LEADING AIRLINE’ Award For Seventh Consecutive Year

The airline added to its winning streak by also picking up the awards for ‘World’s Leading First Class’, ‘World’s Leading Inflight Entertainment’, and ‘World’s Leading Cabin Crew’. The quartet of awards ends a remarkable year of achievement for...

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Business & Money | Sunday 13 December, 2015 1:24 pm

66% of professionals in the MENA feel that their HR department effectively promotes employee wellness

According to a recent ‘The Role of HR in the Middle East and North Africa Workplace’ poll conducted by Bayt.com, the region’s number one job site, Human Resources (HR) practices in MENA are flourishing.    According to 73.4% of polled professionals, in terms of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 13 December, 2015 1:13 pm

Boulevard celebrates Grand Opening with Launch Ceremony

Boulevard, Jeddah’s premier luxury shopping destination, celebrated its Grand Opening on 9 December 2015 with a ribbon cutting ceremony by Sheikh Abdullah Binzagr, Chairman of Al Rubaiyat Group, the developers of Boulevard.    The opening event was themed around...

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Business & Money | Sunday 13 December, 2015 9:36 am

Deloitte report outlines top 10 issues facing mining companies in 2016

Weak commodity prices, declining grades and a falloff in demand from China will continue global mining sectors’ downward cycle well into 2016. However, regulatory mandates, tax burdens and stakeholder expectations remain as high as ever. This is according to the Deloitte’s Mining...

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Business & Money | Sunday 13 December, 2015 3:56 am

SR9b spending in the Saudi furniture market

Atmosphere Company opened its first showroom in Riyadh located near King Abdullah Financial district. It is Specialized in high-end modern furniture and interior design services, Atmosphere flagship boutique’s grand opening was attended by businessmen, VIP’s, industry specialists and...

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Business & Money | Sunday 13 December, 2015 2:54 am

GOIC: WOQOD, Gold Sponsor of the 1st GMF

The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) announced that Qatar Fuel (WOQOD) is a Gold Sponsor of the First Gulf Metrology Forum and Exhibition held in collaboration with Qatar’s Ministry of Environment, the GCC Standardisation Organization (GSO) and GULFMET under the patronage of ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 13 December, 2015 2:54 am

Thousands vote on historic day

Hundreds of Saudi men and women streamed into polling booths on Saturday to cast their votes in the much-publicized municipal elections. There was a festive atmosphere in many districts as voting began at 8 a.m. What started as a trickle in the morning became a torrent after 1 p.m. By the time...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 13 December, 2015 1:52 am

Jeddah book fair a big hit

The greatest book in the world is the Holy Qur’an and one must understand the importance of reading and understanding it, Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal said while inaugurating an international book fair here on Friday. A total of 25 countries with more than 440 international and...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 13 December, 2015 1:50 am

GCC organic farming to reach US$1.5 billion in 2018

Industry professionals attending the inaugural SIAL World Summit, a three-day showcase of the latest trends and innovation in the food, beverage and hospitality sector, were provided with expert insights into the burgeoning regional organic food market. Held under the patronage of H.H. Shaikh...

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